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Amigurumi Po (from Kung Fu Panda) – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Po (from Kung Fu Panda) – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the energetic and wise world of martial arts amigurumi! 🐼🥋 Today, I’m delighted to share my FREE crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Po—a playful tribute to the beloved Dragon Warrior from Kung Fu Panda. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a DreamWorks fan, creating a fun martial arts display, or simply love this noodle-loving hero, this design features Po’s iconic black-and-white fur, cheerful expression, and signature warrior sash ready for action.

This design blends martial arts spirit with amigurumi charm, with step-by-step instructions for Po’s round belly, expressive face, and optional accessories like a crochet jade staff or bowl of noodles. Choose classic black and white yarn for his fur, or add vibrant reds for his warrior details! � So grab your hooks, channel your inner Dragon Warrior, and let’s crochet a panda who proves that anyone can be a hero. “Skadoosh! Your amigurumi destiny awaits!” 🧶✨

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🥢 Amigurumi Po (Kung Fu Panda) – Free Crochet Pattern

This chubby, confident panda amigurumi is full of attitude! With crossed arms, expressive eyes, and adorable toe claws, this version of the Dragon Warrior adds extra charm and poseability. The unique crossed-arm structure is the centerpiece of this design, and detailed instructions help recreate the relaxed-yet-ready stance!

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Includes 3D shaping, limb positioning (crossed arms), color changes, paw details, and sculpted facial features.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted weight):

    • Cream/White (head, belly, foot pads)

    • Brown (arms, legs, eye patches, ears, body sides)

    • Yellow/Gold (shorts)

    • Black (nose, smile)

  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm

  • 12 mm safety eyes or felt eyes

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🧠 Head

Use White:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

  8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
    9–18. sc around (48)
    Insert safety eyes between rounds 13–14, 10–12 sts apart.

  9. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)

  10. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  11. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  12. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    Stuff firmly.

  13. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  14. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  15. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🐼 Eye Patches, Nose & Smile

  • Eye Patches:

    • With Brown, MR, 6 sc, inc in each st (12), shape into ovals and sew behind eyes.

  • Nose:

    • With Black, MR, 5 sc. Flatten into oval and sew centered between eyes.

  • Smile:

    • Embroider a slight smirk underneath the nose using black yarn.

🧥 Body

Start with Cream:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–16. sc around (42)
    Switch to Yellow:
    17–24. sc around (42)
    Switch to Brown (hips and base):

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly.

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close. Sew head on top.

🦵 Feet (Make 2)

Start with Brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)

  4. (2 sc, dec) x4, 2 sc (14)
    8–10. sc around (14)
    Flatten slightly, stuff, and FO.

Foot Pads & Claws:

  • Circle (White): MR, 6 sc, inc x6 (12), sew to foot bottom.

  • Claws (Make 3 per foot): MR, 4 sc (4), sc 1 round, FO and sew as toes.
    Attach feet angled outward for a sitting pose.

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Shaped for Crossed Position)

Use Brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x4 (16)
    8–10. sc around (16)

  4. (2 sc, dec) x4 (12)
    12–14. sc around (12)

To shape arms for crossing:

  • Slightly stuff only the lower half.

  • Bend arm gently as you stuff to create a curve.

  • Pin arms across chest, overlapping one another just below the neck.

  • FO and sew both arms firmly into body on opposite sides, allowing the hands to rest on the upper belly.

✋ Claws (Make 2 per hand if desired)

Use Yellow:

  1. MR, 4 sc (4)

  2. sc around
    FO, sew side by side at tip of each arm. You can also embroider tiny tips instead for a simpler version.

🐼 Ears (Make 2)

Use Brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around
    Flatten and sew to top sides of head.

🌱 Top Hair Tufts

Use White:

  • ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, sl st down, repeat 3–4 times

  • Sew to the crown of the head for a playful tufted look.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Use pins to carefully align arms in a crossed position before final stitching.

  • Shape the belly and head gently by pressing and molding with your hands.

  • Weave in all yarn tails neatly.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add a small staff or noodle bowl accessory

  • Use safety eyes with eyelids for more expression

  • Embroider a kung fu symbol on the shorts

With crossed arms and a confident grin, this Kung Fu Panda amigurumi stands tall and proud—ready to defend dumplings and peace with the power of crochet! 🥋🐾


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